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 Job Title: Bus Route Driver
 Location: Ogden Community Schools, Ogden, Iowa
 Position Type: Part-Time, 9-Month Contract (School Year) with opportunity for additional routes in the summer.
 Reports To: Transportation Director

Job Summary:

Ogden Community Schools is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Bus Route Driver to join our transportation team. This position is responsible for the safe and timely transport of students to and from school and school-sponsored activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student safety, punctuality, and positive communication with students, families, and staff.

Essential Functions:

Daily Transportation Operations

• Operate a school bus safely along assigned routes in compliance with all traffic laws, district policies, and safety regulations.
   
  
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure vehicle safety and cleanliness.
   
  
• Maintain order and discipline on the bus to ensure a safe environment for all passengers.
   
  
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff regarding schedules, delays, and expectations.
  
  
  

Student Safety & Support

• Ensure the safe loading and unloading of students, including assistance for students with special needs when necessary.
   
  
• Monitor student behavior and report incidents or concerns to appropriate school personnel.
   
  
• Administer emergency procedures as needed, including evacuation drills and minor first aid.
  
  
  

Record Keeping & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records related to daily routes, student counts, and incident reports.
   
  
• Follow all state and federal regulations regarding school transportation, including hours of service and maintenance reporting.
  
  
  

Collaboration & Professionalism

• Participate in required safety training, in-service sessions, and staff meetings.
   
  
• Work collaboratively with the Transportation Director and school personnel to ensure student needs are met.
   
  
• Represent Ogden Community Schools in a professional, courteous, and dependable manner.
  
  
  

Other Duties as Assigned

• Drive for school-related field trips or extracurricular events as scheduled.
   
  
• Perform minor cleaning of the bus interior and report mechanical issues to the transportation department.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Valid Iowa Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, OR be willing to obtain it with district support.
   
  
• Successful completion of background checks and DOT physical exam.
   
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
   
  
• Punctual, dependable, and committed to student safety.
   
  
• Prior school bus driving experience preferred but not required.
  
  
  

Additional Information:

• Regular morning and afternoon route hours during the school year.
   
  
• Opportunity for additional hours through activity and field trip routes.
  
  
  

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should submit a completed application and any supporting materials through the Ogden Community Schools job application portal atwww.ogdenschools.org.

Evaluation:

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations, board policy, and the preceding job description.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The statement contained herein describes the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.  Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Any employee not covered by a negotiated contract agreement is an "at-will" employee.  Either the school district or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.  The school district can define the number of days' notice required for a terminating employee.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Derek Carlson, Ogden High School, 732 W.Division St., Ogden, IA 50212, 515-275-4034.